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Event:
UFL 2:
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Svendsen is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Balor's head coaches at Fighter Haven that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Svendsen misses with a double jab.
Svendsen shoots for a takedown but Balor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balor fails with a takedown attempt.
Svendsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Balor shoots for a double leg takedown but Svendsen sprawls well. He's pushed Balor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Svendsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svendsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Svendsen with the counter takedown but Balor avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svendsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finn Balor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Balor.
#CL2#
Svendsen clinches. #T1#
Balor fails to pull guard.
Svendsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Balor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Svendsen taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Svendsen.
Svendsen gets underhooks to prevent Balor's takedown attempt.
Svendsen being controlled against the cage.
Balor is breathing heavily.
Balor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Svendsen is defending well.
Svendsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svendsen can't get the takedown.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Svendsen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balor to keep the fight standing.
Balor keeps control of Svendsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Svendsen's defenses.
Balor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Svendsen to keep the fight standing.
The referee calls for Svendsen to work.
Svendsen missing with knees to the body.
Balor can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Svendsen pulls Balor into guard.
#SUB2#
Svendsen is looking for a triangle but Balor pushes his legs off easily.
Svendsen wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Svendsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Svendsen keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully.
Balor is looking to stand up but Svendsen won't let him.
Svendsen keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Balor won't allow Svendsen to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svendsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Svendsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svendsen somewhat.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svendsen counters with a three punch combo that has Balor backing up. Balor nods at Svendsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Svendsen goes for a double leg but Balor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balor continues to drive forward.
Svendsen moves out of range as Balor throws a body kick.
Svendsen scores with a shot to the body.
Svendsen feints a jab promting Balor to slip. Svendsen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Balor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Balor slaps away a takedown attempt from Svendsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svendsen throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Svendsen gets a clinch. #TD2#
Svendsen pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosma Svendsen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Svendsen fails with the takedown.#CL#
Balor moves into range and clinches up with Svendsen.
Balor stalling in the clinch.
Balor controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Svendsen drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor wanted to stand there but Svendsen had control of the position.
Balor throwing strikes from guard but Svendsen blocks nicely. #T1##ES2#
Svendsen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Balor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svendsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svendsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Balor backwards. #TD2#
Svendsen manages to pull guard.
Balor is looking to pass into half guard but Svendsen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Svendsen is in guard.#REVB#
Svendsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Svendsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Svendsen decides to stand back up. #T2#
Balor tries to clinch but Svendsen is having none of it.
Balor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Balor gets tackled into the cage by Svendsen. Svendsen maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Svendsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Balor up against the cage.
Svendsen throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Svendsen pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Balor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svendsen managing to control the position.
Svendsen is looking to stand up but Balor isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balor passes Svendsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
Balor decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Svendsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svendsen tries for a takedown but Balor manages to get underhooks.
Finn Balor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosma Svendsen.
Balor misses with a punch on the inside.
Svendsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Balor won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosma Svendsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Svendsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Balor is trying to pull guard but Svendsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balor cracks Svendsen with a nice body shot.
Svendsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svendsen slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Balor throws an elbow but misses.
Balor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svendsen prevents it.
Balor prevents Svendsen from breaking the clinch.
Svendsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svendsen letting Balor take a breather here.
Balor wants to get back to striking at distance but Svendsen won't allow it.
Balor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cosma Svendsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##TD2#
Svendsen drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Balor stands and steps away. Svendsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Balor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Svendsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Svendsen wants to land a leg kick but Balor is out of range.
Svendsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balor.#CL2#
Svendsen rushes Balor and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Svendsen drags the fight down to the ground.
Svendsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balor is controlling him. #T2##SUB2#
Svendsen is looking for a triangle but Balor pushes his legs off easily.
Balor trying to control but Svendsen is working from the bottom.
Balor won't allow Svendsen to sweep him here.
Svendsen pulls Balor in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svendsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balor is controlling him.
Svendsen pulls Balor in to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Svendsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balor defends it nicely.
Svendsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Balor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balor shoots for a double leg takedown but Svendsen sprawls well. He's pushed Balor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svendsen is looking to slow Balor down with leg kicks.
Svendsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Balor tries to counter by clinching up but Svendsen breaks away and moves out of range.#T4##CL2#
Svendsen clinches up with Balor and pushes him back against the cage.
Balor lands an elbow that stopped Svendsen in his tracks for a moment.
Svendsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Balor is trying to maintain a safe position but Svendsen gets an underhook and turns Balor into the cage.
Svendsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balor avoids the elbow strike from Svendsen, against the cage.
Svendsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Balor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Finn Balor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosma Svendsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svendsen is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosma Svendsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Svendsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosma Svendsen!
A very excited looking Cosma Svendsen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UFL 1: Night of Champions
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Finn Balor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a thumping low kick.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Balor.
Balor is looking to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch.
Balor walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Balor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Balor misses with a body shot
and Black counters with a nice low kick that buckles Balor's knee momentarily.
Balor fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Balor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
A nice side step and Black releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Balor shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black thuds a left hand into Balor's body.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balor.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balor.
Black jabs Balor to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Balor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Balor is breathing heavily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black pulls Balor in to control the position.
Balor stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Balor controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Balor with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balor thinking.
Black tests Balor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balor doesn't seem bothered though.
Balor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Black fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by Black there.
A good leg kick by Black.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
Balor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Black is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Balor rather than just go for the knockout.
Balor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balor at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Good exchange - Black coming out on top.
Balor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jason Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Black lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Black dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Black throws a head kick that half lands.
Balor moves to clinch but Black breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Balor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a slapping leg kick.
Balor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balor somewhat.
Black throws a counter combo.
Finn Balor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor darts in looking for a takedown but Black gets double underhooks and turns Balor into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black connects with a single shot there.
Black lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Black connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balor scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Balor throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Balor with a body shot.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black lands a head kick!
#ROC2#
Balor is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Finn Balor has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Black. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Balor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black drops Balor with a straight right hand, right on the button! Black follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Black!
Jason Black is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Benson shoots in for a double leg but Balor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benson sets himself, and Balor steps forward looking for the clinch! Benson avoids it this time.
Benson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balor is fending him off so far but Benson persists. Nope, Balor circles away and we're back to standing.
Benson has his takedown stuffed
and Balor counters with a big head kick but Benson shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliseo Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balor lands a brutal head kick. Benson looks out on his feet and Balor throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Finn Balor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Balor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rutledge is looking for a sweep.
Balor is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Balor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rutledge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rutledge seems a little lost for a moment, as Balor dominates the positioning.
Rutledge is trying to control Balor's posture but Balor avoids it.
Balor landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!#SUB2#
Balor is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rutledge looks calm but he's in trouble here. Balor gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rutledge is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Balor lets go of the hold and Rutledge can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Finn Balor!
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